The Best of Tables, Chairs, & Lights (Pro design series) - Hardcover

Byars, Mel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2880466512 ISBN 13: 9782880466510

Publisher: Rotovision, 2001

Synopsis

This book features a fascinating collection of some of the most innovative tables, chairs and lights ever designed; those that push the boundaries of imagination, art, and design.

This is a must for any designer interested in not only beautiful and often innovative design, but how such furniture is constructed. Taking 50 of each of these objects (tables, chairs, and lights), this book follows the furniture maker from original brief through to finished object, and features the work of some of the most highly talented and accomplished designers in the world. It is visually stunning, with photographs and diagrams to illustrate the design and construction processes, whilst particular attention is paid to the materials employed.

A veritable tome, this book will become essential to all designers’ reference libraries. This new value-for-money paperback edition brings the book within reach of all design students who will value it.

About this title

Review:

"This innovative, inspiring and comprehensive book showcases the
work of the world's best designers." -- New Design

Synopsis:

This is indisputably a must for any designer interested in not only beautiful and often innovative design, but how such furniture is constructed. Taking 50 of each of these objects, this book follows the furniture maker from original brief through to finished object with photographs and diagrams illustrating the design and construction process all the way. Visually stunning, with examples of work from all over the world, this book is inspirational yet technical. A veritable tome, this book will become essential to all designers' reference libraries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rotovision
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 2880466512
• ISBN 13: 9782880466510
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336